A new poll has revealed that Londoners are getting creative during the lockdown, with almost one in six (16%) writing a novel, 20% making music and 14% painting their own artistic masterpieces.
However, it’s watching TV that’s got London hooked, with 45% of people glued to either the TV or a streaming service, while 44% have picked up a book in a bid to get through this very unusual period.
The poll of 2,000 people, by ticket marketplace StubHub UK, revealed that the public are already missing going to live gigs, sports matches and theatre, with 72% of people in London keen to resume going to either the same amount of – or more – events once it is safe to do so.
Londoners’ top 25 activities while they’re either in self-quarantine, self-isolation or social distancing:
1 – Watching live TV
2 – Streaming TV and films
3 – Reading
4 – Watching more news
5 – Cleaning more than usual
6 – Watching online videos
7 – Listening to more music
8 – Clearing out cupboards
9 – Cooking new recipes
10 – Online shopping
11 – Baking
12 – Sorting out old belongings
13 – Video games
14 – At-home workouts
15 – Board games/Jigsaw puzzles
16 – Daytime naps
17 – Creating music
18 – Gardening
19 – Writing novel
20 – DIY
21 – Balcony get-togethers
22 – Helping elderly or disabled neighbours
23 – Painting
24 – Having baths rather than showers
25 – Knitting
